Thurles Information

Death Of Liam Donnelly, Formerly Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 29th May 2024, of Mr Liam Donnelly, Gurteen, Templederry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and formerly Abbeyside, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael and Maura and his brother Seamus: Mr Donnelly sadly passed away tragically.

His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; wife Marie (née Shanahan), sons Dale and Ross, their partners Cara and Zoe, grandson Harry, brother Kieran, Kieran’s partner Bernie, sister Aine, nephews Luke and John, nieces Elisha, Grace, Olivia, Hollie, Jackie, Michelle, Elaine and Joanne, sisters-in-law Diane, Teresa and Eileen, brothers-in-law Paul, Mick and Jack, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended relatives, work colleagues, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mr Donnelly will repose at Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, on Saturday afternoon, June 1st, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Templederry, Nenagh on Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, at 1:30pm, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 2:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in Templederry New Cemetery, Cloghinch,Templederry, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

The extended Donnelly family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Workplace Related Death Reported At Roscrea Wastewater Treatment Plant, Tipperary.

An investigation is currently underway into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man aged in his 50s, following a workplace related incident on site at the Roscrea Wastewater Treatment Plant in North Tipperary, shortly after 12:30pm yesterday afternoon.

Uisce Eireann has stated that was with deep regret and sadness that a man, working on behalf of their contractor, lost his life following an incident yesterday, Wednesday May 29th. The incident occurred at Roscrea Wastewater Treatment Plant, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

They further stated that quote; “Our thoughts are with the family, work colleagues and friends of the deceased at this very difficult time. Uisce Éireann are liaising with the Health and Safety Authority and relevant authorities in relation to this incident.”

Gardai have confirmed that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) together with the local coroner had been notified and the man’s body was removed to University Hospital Limerick (UHL), with enquires continuing.

The HSA said it is aware of the incident and they have launched a full investigation.

Imagine.

“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away”.
[Psalm 90:10 King James Version]

We presently live in a world which is totally out of control, as individuals struggle to gain power, in order to satisfy an appetite for greed.
The lyrics hereunder encourage listeners to imagine a world of peace, without borders separating nations, without materialism and without religion.

Lyrics: Singer, Songwriter and Musician John Winston Lennon and wife, Yoko Ono.
Vocals: Swedish Pop, Soul, Rock singer and Guitarist Chris Kläfford (Mikael Christoffer Sjögren).

Imagine.

Imagine there’s no heaven,
It’s easy if you try.
No hell below us,
Above us, only sky.
Imagine all the people,
Living for today.
You…
You may say I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one.
I hope someday you’ll join us,
And the world will be as one.

Imagine there’s no countries,
It isn’t hard to do.
Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too.
Imagine all the people,
Living life in peace.
You…
You may say I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one.
I hope someday you’ll join us,
And the world will be as one.

Imagine no possessions,
I wonder if you can.
No need for greed or hunger,
A brotherhood of man.
Imagine all the people,
Sharing all the world.
You…
You may say I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one.
I hope someday you’ll join us,
And the world will live as one.

END.

Death Of Maggie Connors, Late Of Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the death yesterday, Wednesday 29th May 2024, of Mrs Margaret (Maggie) Connors (née Connors), Carrigbyrne Stud, Carrigbyrne, Newbawn, Wexford and late of Two Mile Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Predeceased by her husband Dan, Mrs Connors passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; her sons Paddy, Michael and Larry, daughters Josie and Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Funeral Arrangements.

The earthly remains of Mrs Connors will repose at Cooney’s Funeral Home, Robert Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford on Thursday evening, May 30th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm and again on Friday evening, May 31st from 6:00pm, concluding at 8:00pm.
Her remains will be received into the Church of the Sacred Heart, Newbawn, Co. Wexford on Saturday morning, June 1st, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 12:00 noon, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

The extended O’Sullivan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá h-anam dílis i dteannta na Naomh agus na n-aingeal.

Sentencing Of Thurles Circuit Court Judge, Guilty Of Sexual Abuse, Adjourned.

A former Thurles Circuit Court judge, due to be sentenced today for the sexual abuse of six young men, some 30 years ago, has had the case adjourned, yet again, before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon, until Friday of this week.

Mr Gerard O’Brien, aged 59 years, of the School House, Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co Tipperary, had been convicted in December 2023 last, at the Central Criminal Court on one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault, relating to all six victims.

The offences were understood to have occurred at locations in Dublin, between March 1991 and November 1997, during a time when Mr O’Brien was employed as a teacher at Christian Brothers College, Monkstown, Co. Dublin.

His victims; four of whom were students or former students, were then aged between 17 and 24 and same had previously indicated they wished for O’Brien to be named publicly, while maintaining their own personal anonymity.

Mr O’Brien was born with the rare congenital condition, known as Phocomelia, which has resulted in him being born with no arms and only one leg; same injuries brought on by the congenital anomaly of the drug Thalidomide, brought into prominence as a characteristic side effect of the use of the drug, used during pregnancy.

Mr Justice Alexander Owens had previously indicated, that his provisional view was that he would impose a custodial sentence on Mr O’Brien and had sought a report from the Irish Prison Services in relation to the facilities which would be available to O’Brien, before remanding him on continuing bail until today.

O’Brien had pleaded not guilty to all the allegations. The former teacher; Tipperary Fianna Fáil Councillor and Circuit Court judge (appointed to the latter post in 2015), resigned as a judge in January 2024.